La Otra Palabra

Tequila Cocktails
Written By Povilas Mikuta

COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS:
- 60 ml Mezcal
- 30 ml Fresh Lime Juice
- 7,5 ml Yellow Chartreuse
- 7,5 ml Agave syrup
- 5 ml Maraschino Liqueur

GARNISH:
- Cherry
- Mint Sprig

INSTRUCTIONS:
• Combine all of the ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
• Add ice and shake until chilled.
• Strain into a cocktail glass over a large block of fresh ice.
• Garnish with a cocktail cherry and a little sprig of mint.

 

Cocktail author: Eric Alperin.

For cocktail enthusiasts The Last Word is a cocktail that needs no introduction. It was and still is an inspiration for numerous other cocktails - La Otra Palabra is no exception. It truly is “another word” in the story of this cocktail and probably not the last (excuse the pun).

Cocktail is built around mezcal. Smoky, agave spirit with its vegetal notes laying the base for the cocktail. A healthy dose of lime juice brings refreshing tartness to the cocktail which cuts through the boldness of the base spirit helping to tame it. Maraschino Liqueur and Yellow Chartreuse adds a touch of sweetness along with a blend of complex nutty, herbal and floral tones. Finally, a touch of agave syrup brings everything to a delicate and delicious balance.

All in all, La Otra Palabra is a tasty mezcal driven Last Word riff, full of flavour and complex notes. Perfect cocktail, suitable to drink all year round. I highly recommend trying it.

Povilas Mikuta
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